Northern Foot Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. An isolated strong storm is possible,
mainly in western South Dakota. The weather will then trend 
cooler for the end of the work week and into the weekend, with 
continued decent chances for measurable rainfall Friday through 
Sunday for most areas.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

NORTHERN FOOT HILLS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For NORTHERN FOOT HILLS County
200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY 46 38 73 SE6 29.82S TC 8 PIERRE CLEAR 54 36 50 SE16G24 29.87S TC 12 CUSTER PTCLDY 42 29 59 CALM 29.91F TC 6 ELLSWORTH AFB PTCLDY 48 37 64 W5 29.78F TC 9 PHILIP CLEAR 58 39 49 VRB3 29.84R TC 14 PINE RIDGE PTCLDY 55 40 56 S23G31 29.86F TC 13 SPEARFISH PTCLDY 46 36 66 SW6 29.83F TC 8 WINNER PTCLDY 57 35 43 S25G37 29.90F TC 14

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 59 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHERN FOOT HILLS County,SD

330 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /430 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening across the Black Hills into south central South Dakota. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the main threats with any stronger storms. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For NORTHERN FOOT HILLS County, SD
1226 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain showers in the morning, then rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota S DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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